| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3737
Appeal against conscription of: Herbert Barker
Age: 27
Address: Cross Lanes Farm, Scruton
Occupation: Cowman and shepherd
Local tribunal: Bedale Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Sarah Barker, mother and employer
Summary of case: The appellant states that her son is indispensable to the working of the farm of 140 acres including cattle and horses. It is impossible to get any other labour and she would only have two men left when previously there were four.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 21 Jun 1917 Dismissed. Not to be called up before 1 Aug 1917*** |